What is the cheapest way to get from Karuizawa to Obuse?

The cheapest way to get from Karuizawa to Obuse is to drive which costs ¥1100 - ¥1700 and takes 1h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Karuizawa to Obuse?

The fastest way to get from Karuizawa to Obuse is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1700.

Is there a direct train between Karuizawa and Obuse?

No, there is no direct train from Karuizawa to Obuse. However, there are services departing from Nakakaruizawa and arriving at Obuse via Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

How far is it from Karuizawa to Obuse?

The distance between Karuizawa and Obuse is 89 km. The road distance is 68.5 km.

How do I travel from Karuizawa to Obuse without a car?

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Obuse without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs ¥2100 - ¥2600.

How long does it take to get from Karuizawa to Obuse?

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Karuizawa to Obuse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karuizawa to Obuse train from?

Karuizawa to Obuse train services, operated by Shinano Railway, depart from Nakakaruizawa station.

Where does the Karuizawa to Obuse train arrive?

Karuizawa to Obuse train services, operated by Shinano Railway, arrive at Nagano station.

Can I drive from Karuizawa to Obuse?

Yes, the driving distance between Karuizawa to Obuse is 68 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Karuizawa to Obuse.

Where can I stay near Obuse?

There are 507+ hotels available in Obuse.

Karuizawa to Obuse - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Karuizawa to Obuse by train, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nakakaruizawa to Naganotrain [161761] Shinano Railway Shinano / ...
2. Take the train from Nagano to Obusetrain [161427] Nagano Electric Railway / ...
2h 19m
¥2,132–2,537
Drive 68.5 km
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1. Drive from Karuizawa to Obusecar 68.5 km
1h 12m
¥1,177–1,700
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Karuizawa to Obusetaxi 68.5 km
1h 12m
¥32,000–39,000
Train via Karuizawa
1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Naganotrain Hakutaka / ...
2. Take the train from Nagano to Obusetrain [161427] Nagano Electric Railway / ...
2h 32m
¥1,798–2,811

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Distance: 88.7 km
Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan and Obuse, Japan?

You can take a train from Nakakaruizawa to Obuse via Nagano in around 2h 19m.

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